Description
In these terrifying tales of witchcraft and the undead, Abe, Roger, Liz, and Johann learn the ropes as agents of the Bureau For Paranormal Research and Defense! Abe copes with survivor's guilt, Roger goes on his first adventure with Hellboy, Liz tells the story of how she killed her family, and Johann Kraus dies! A standalone collection that's perfect introduction to these bizarre heroes.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
152 p.; 6.66 inches
Publication
Dark Horse Books (2011), Edition: First Edition, 152 pages
Pages
152
ISBN
1595827560 / 9781595827562
Local notes
Contains origin-esque stories for Liz Sherman (set in 1976, her first B.P.R.D. mission), Abe Sapien (set in 1981, after his experiences in "The Drowning"), Roger the homunculus (set in 2000, his first B.P.R.D. mission, following "Abe Sapien versus science") and Johann Kraus (set in 2002, his origin story). If read together, the inclusion of the Roger story would place this collection before "Conqueror Worm" in the larger chronology (even though the Kraus story is set after).
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LibraryThing member SDPogue
After watching Hellboy and Hellboy 2, I was ready to take on BPRD. I love the Hellboy stories. The difference with BPRD novels is that Hellboy does not take center stage. It's nice to get more story on the other characters.
Being Human starts with a story starring Liz as a teenager. This gives some
The next two stories come and go rather quickly - a short with Abe and Liz. Their dialogue is touching when they discuss how they didn't choose the life they are living.
Followed by Johan Krauss's backstory. Johan's backstory wasn't even hinted at in the movies so this was a real delight for me.
Finally, the book is wrapped up with a case for Hellboy and Roger. Roger was not in the movies nor has he appeared in the Hellboy graphics I have read so he was an interesting character to me. There was backstory included with this tale of VooDoo.
My only complaint is the same one I have for most graphic novels - it wasn't long enough. I love the simplicity and design of graphic novels but they are never long enough for me to feel like I got completely emmersed in the world. It's not a bad thing because it gets me looking for the next issue but sad for those of us who want to visit for awhile longe
Being Human starts with a story starring Liz as a teenager. This gives some
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back story for Liz and shows the start of her growth into a strong confident woman.The next two stories come and go rather quickly - a short with Abe and Liz. Their dialogue is touching when they discuss how they didn't choose the life they are living.
Followed by Johan Krauss's backstory. Johan's backstory wasn't even hinted at in the movies so this was a real delight for me.
Finally, the book is wrapped up with a case for Hellboy and Roger. Roger was not in the movies nor has he appeared in the Hellboy graphics I have read so he was an interesting character to me. There was backstory included with this tale of VooDoo.
My only complaint is the same one I have for most graphic novels - it wasn't long enough. I love the simplicity and design of graphic novels but they are never long enough for me to feel like I got completely emmersed in the world. It's not a bad thing because it gets me looking for the next issue but sad for those of us who want to visit for awhile longe
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LibraryThing member .Monkey.
This is one of my favorite volumes ever. There are no frogs!!!, it has stories with all of my favorite characters (Liz, Roger, Abe, HB), and the stories are all deeper than usual since the frog war has taken front & center. Wonderful art, of course.
LibraryThing member LaneLiterati
This series is heating up just like Hellboy did towards the end. The villains are becoming more horrific and more gruesome, but also much more challenging for our heroes. Mike Mignola continues to prove that he is one of the best original comic creators working today, with his entire Hellboy
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LibraryThing member KateSherrod
A collection of nifty origin stories for some beloved BPRD characters. Johann's ("The Ectoplasmic Man") is the best, though the three issue "The Dead Remembered", Liz' story, is pretty good, too.